# Sun-Powered Purses The Diffus Solar Handbag Fuses Fashion and Pragmatism By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-05-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-handbag References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/diffus-solar-handbag/18734/) & [diffus.dk](http://www.diffus.dk/index.htm) While handbags with solar cells that charge electronic devices have already been created, the Diffus solar handbag attempts to up the ante by creating a solar handbag that is extremely stylish with the ability to completely charge a cell phone and help find a set of keys in dark lighting. The Diffus solar handbag contains 100 small solar power stations that charge a mobile device and a powerful lithium-ion battery. When in a dark or nighttime setting, the bag sends out optical fibers that illuminate your bag and make it easy to spot anything inside you have trouble finding. Diffus hasn't announced a release date or price point for the solar handbag, but one can expect something so nifty and practical to cost a pretty penny. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and functional accessories, such as handbags, that incorporate solar power to charge electronic devices. - **Fashionable Tech Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology by creating stylish accessories that incorporate innovative tech features, like lighting systems or charging capabilities. - **Smart Illumination:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart lighting solutions for bags and accessories that use optical fibers to illuminate the interior and make it easier to find items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the fashion accessories industry by creating new products that merge practicality with style, such as solar-powered handbags. - **Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of solar power and advanced battery technology in electronic devices, including mobile phones and other portable gadgets. - **Lighting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lighting solutions for various applications, such as incorporating optical fiber technology in bags, clothing, or interior design to provide efficient and stylish illumination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outfit-Matching OLED Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peuty-infinity-bag.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Solar-Powered Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet.md) - [Solar Generator-Integrated Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-2.md) - [Wearable Solar Power Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetti-handsfree-power-station.md) - [Expandable Solar Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepsolar-x20-solar-power-bank.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Folding Solar Power Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dexpole-solar-power-bank.md) - [Origami Travel Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-origami-technology.md)